The Yamaha BB mega-thread

[Al Krow]

APRIETA - VINCEN GARCÍA - Great to see one of the world's top current bass players using a Yamaha BB!

 

 

[jezzaboy]

It`s weird but when I`m out gigging or watching a band I can`t recall ever seeing a player using a BB bass. I have one but haven`t gigged it yet as the look doesn`t really suit the band but I might take it along to the next one so that some smart ar*e acdc fan can say to me that Cliff Williams never played a Yamaha. 

[neepheid]

1 minute ago, jezzaboy said:

It`s weird but when I`m out gigging or watching a band I can`t recall ever seeing a player using a BB bass. I have one but haven`t gigged it yet as the look doesn`t really suit the band but I might take it along to the next one so that some smart ar*e acdc fan can say to me that Cliff Williams never played a Yamaha. 

 

Come see me, I play a BB live from time to time

 

[jezzaboy]

22 minutes ago, neepheid said:

 

Come see me, I play a BB live from time to time

 

The granite city? Just round the corner from me! 

 

I did play Krakatoa in 2018, handy for boat spotters.

[Chadu25]

To the owners of the BB435, how much does your bass weigh? Just looking for an idea. On the fence of getting one. My last heavy bass that I did not like was the Lakland 55-02. 5kgs is too much for me for pub gigs. 

[BassApprentice]

Another day, another bass showing that Yamaha can do really cool things but not for us mere peasants.

 

Custom for Vicen Garcia

[AndyTravis]

That control knob array is vile.

 

Other than that…big thumbs up.

[neepheid]

Bit crowded, innit?

[Maude]

Only a personal view but nothing looks good in purple, not even plums. 

[tegs07]

1 minute ago, Maude said:

Only a personal view but nothing looks good in purple, not even plums. 

[BassApprentice]

I missed the jack the first time round...6 knobs is impressive for a PJ setup

[neepheid]

30 minutes ago, Maude said:

Only a personal view but nothing looks good in purple, not even plums. 

 

If your plums are purple, it's probably time to get yourself to A&E...

[BassApprentice]

I've been eyeing that BB414 with the gold-y bits for a good few weeks, but then that 1024X appeared 

 

With not much in the prices, for those who have tried both - which comes out on top?

Edited 6 hours ago by BassApprentice
Typo for the BB414

[AndyTravis]

10 minutes ago, BassApprentice said:

I've been eyeing that BB415 with the gold-y bits for a good few weeks, but then that 1024X appeared 

 

With not much in the prices, for those who have tried both - which comes out on top?

I had both…

 

I still have the 414.

 

 

[Maude]

11 minutes ago, BassApprentice said:

I've been eyeing that BB415 with the gold-y bits for a good few weeks, but then that 1024X appeared 

 

With not much in the prices, for those who have tried both - which comes out on top?

One is 4 string the other 5 so that's your biggest difference. 

The 1024 should be the better bass being two models further up the line, but as with everything it depends what you prefer. 

I had a 1024 and it was a great bass in all aspects. I haven't had a 415 so couldn't comment but I think the 414/5 had slimmer necks compared to their counterparts in that series. 

 

 

[tom.android]

1 hour ago, BassApprentice said:

I've been eyeing that BB414 with the gold-y bits for a good few weeks, but then that 1024X appeared 

 

With not much in the prices, for those who have tried both - which comes out on top?

1024x has a thicker neck profile front to back. Slightly classier finish but it’s quite marginal. Fantastic alnico pickups.

 

Like Andy, the 414 is the one I still own.